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A fine and rare gilt-bronze Densatil ‘dancer’ goddess
Ming dynasty, 14th/15th century
Depicting a beautifully-cast dancing goddess, the elegant figure with
head tilted to the right and face framed with serene expression, poised
with left leg crossed behind the right, holding ritual ornaments and
musical instruments in four arms, wearing a long pleated dhoti tied
with a jewellery sash, elaborate necklaces, large disc earrings and five-
leaf crown encrusted with various semi-precious stones in blue and
turquoise.
23.8cm high.
HK$400,000 - 600,000
US$52,000 - 77,000
明十四/十五世紀 丹薩替寺銅鎏金女飛天

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